A face massage can help make air travel less draining and stressful. On longer flights, you may feel jet-lagged as you traverse time zones at a rapid pace; short flights can sometimes leave you feeling a little worn, too. A relaxing face massage might be just what you need.
To combat the stress and anxiety of flying, or just the general discomfort of air travel, I came up with a quick self massage routine. This routine involves gentle massage strokes and acupressure principles to evoke a greater sense of relaxation.
In this massage, no oil is used, all you need is your own set of hands.
Begin by rubbing the palms of your hands together quickly. As you feel the heat build in your hands, stop rubbing your hands and place the now heated palms over your face. Feel the warmth, and the soothing sensation it immediately provides.
Breathe deeply. Breathe in through the nose, filling your chest and stomach, hold and slowly release through the mouth. You can have your eyes open or closed, whichever is more comfortable. Repeat the deep breathing several times until you begin to feel less stress.
For relaxation - continue to breathe slowly and deeply throughout the entire self-massage routine.
All illustrations are copyright Arlene Fleming
In addition to more than a dozen years of experience working for an airline, Arlene Fleming is also a registered massage therapist who has completed over 2500 hours of study to become a massage therapist and qualified in Thai yoga massage, reflexology, hot stones, and a certified practitioner of Tibetan acupressure.
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to replace medical advice. If you have any questions about massage and acupressure, discuss your options with a qualified health care practitioner.
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